Definition of "analepsis" []

• A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated (noun)
• Recovery of strength after sickness. (noun)
• A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder. (noun)

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• "In the Eastern Church this feast was known as the analepsis, "the taking up," and also as the episozomene, "the salvation," denoting that by ascending into his glory, Christ completed the work of our redemption."
• "In the Eastern Church this feast was known as analepsis, the taking up, and also as the episozomene, the salvation, denoting that by ascending into His glory Christ completed the work of our redemption."
• "Analephthenai and analepsis are words proper to the Ascension of our Lord into Heaven."